Athmuqam or Athmakam is a tehsil of Neelum District in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan. It is situated about 73 km from Muzaffarabad. Athmuqam is the headquarters of Neelum District. Its population was 7,922 in 2017.

Geography

The town is accessible by Neelum Road from Muzaffarabad. All the basic necessities of life are available there. There is a market and a post office, banks, a hospital and telephone exchanges. The town has a number of guesthouses for accommodating visitors and tourists.

Education

University of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Neelum campus is also located in the town and has departments of Computer Sciences, Geology and English. There is a degree college each for women and men. Private colleges like Neelum Institute of Science & Humanities (NISH) & Schools like Owasia Educational Academy also provide quality education. Office of the Deputy commissioner & Assistant Commissioner, Superintendent of Police etc. are present. DHQ, NADRA, and Post Office is there.

Sources